February 12, 2026Bolstered by strong economic growth, a solid labor market and mortgage rates at three-year lows, housing affordability continues to measurably improve. These factors have caught the attention of many prospective homebuyers, driving purchase application activity higher than a year ago.

• The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of February 12, 2026, down from last week when it averaged 6.11%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.87%.
• The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.44%, down from last week when it averaged 5.50%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.09%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

February 12, 2026Bolstered by strong economic growth, a solid labor market and mortgage rates at three-year lows, housing affordability continues to measurably improve. These factors have caught the attention of many prospective homebuyers, driving purchase application activity higher than a year ago.

• The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of February 12, 2026, down from last week when it averaged 6.11%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.87%.
• The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.44%, down from last week when it averaged 5.50%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.09%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

February 12, 2026Bolstered by strong economic growth, a solid labor market and mortgage rates at three-year lows, housing affordability continues to measurably improve. These factors have caught the attention of many prospective homebuyers, driving purchase application activity higher than a year ago.

• The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of February 12, 2026, down from last week when it averaged 6.11%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.87%.
• The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.44%, down from last week when it averaged 5.50%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.09%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

February 12, 2026Bolstered by strong economic growth, a solid labor market and mortgage rates at three-year lows, housing affordability continues to measurably improve. These factors have caught the attention of many prospective homebuyers, driving purchase application activity higher than a year ago.

• The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of February 12, 2026, down from last week when it averaged 6.11%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.87%.
• The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.44%, down from last week when it averaged 5.50%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.09%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

February 5, 2026
For the last several weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has remained at its lowest level in years. The combination of improving affordability and availability of homes to purchase is a positive sign for buyers and sellers heading into the spring home sales season.

• The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of February 5, 2026, up slightly from last week when it averaged 6.10%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.89%.
• The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.50%, up slightly from last week when it averaged 5.49%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.05%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

February 5, 2026
For the last several weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has remained at its lowest level in years. The combination of improving affordability and availability of homes to purchase is a positive sign for buyers and sellers heading into the spring home sales season.

• The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of February 5, 2026, up slightly from last week when it averaged 6.10%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.89%.
• The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.50%, up slightly from last week when it averaged 5.49%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.05%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

February 5, 2026
For the last several weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has remained at its lowest level in years. The combination of improving affordability and availability of homes to purchase is a positive sign for buyers and sellers heading into the spring home sales season.

• The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of February 5, 2026, up slightly from last week when it averaged 6.10%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.89%.
• The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.50%, up slightly from last week when it averaged 5.49%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.05%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

February 5, 2026
For the last several weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has remained at its lowest level in years. The combination of improving affordability and availability of homes to purchase is a positive sign for buyers and sellers heading into the spring home sales season.

• The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of February 5, 2026, up slightly from last week when it averaged 6.10%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.89%.
• The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.50%, up slightly from last week when it averaged 5.49%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.05%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

January 29, 2026
Mortgage rates remain near their lowest levels in three years, which is encouraging for potential homebuyers who have waited to enter the market for some time. Lower rates, combined with strong income growth, have led to a steady increase in purchase applications compared to last year. More homeowners refinancing their mortgages are also benefiting from these lower rates, as shown by the rise in refinance applications over the past year.

• The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.10% as of January 29, 2026, up slightly from last week when it averaged 6.09%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.95%.
• The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.49%, up from last week when it averaged 5.44%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.12%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.